New hardy plants from western China (introduced through Mr. E.H. Wilson) : autumn 1912 / James Veitch & Sons, Ltd.

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NEW HARDY PLANTS
FROM WESTERN CHINA

(Introduced through Mr. E. H. Wilson).

AUTUMN

1912

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JAMES VEITCH & SONS,

LTD.

CHELSEA.

The plants in this list may be seen growing
at our Coombe Wood Nursery, Kingston Hill,
where visitors will be welcome on all week days
except Bank-holidays.

The nearest Railway Station is Norbiton, on
the Kingston branch of the London and South
Western Railway, but the Nurseries may also be
reached from Kingston and Surbiton stations,
the latter being on the same Company's Main
Line.

Cabs are always in waiting at all three
Stations. Trams run from Surbiton to within
ten minutes’ walk of the Nursery.

Our very complete collection of Hardy Orna-
mental Trees and Shrubs, both flowering and
foliage, Conifers, Rhododendrons, etc. is grown
at the Coombe Wood Nursery.

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NEW HARDY PLANTS FROM WESTERN CHINA

(Introduced through Mr. E. H. Wilson).

AUTUMN, 1912.

BERBERIS BREVIPANICULATA

Price

Each

A deciduous species of upright growth forming a dense bush 4 to 6 feet
high. Leaves deep green, obovate, in clusters of 4 to 7 each, stems
bright red, flowers pale yellow giving place to panicles of bright rosy
red berries in Autumn. See illustration p. 3 5/-

DAPHNE RETUSA

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A dwarf evergreen shrub of compact and shapely habit, well
furnished with shining dark olive green oblong-lanceolate leaves.

The sweetly fragrant flowers are white shaded with rosy violet and
borne in dense terminal umbels during May. See illustration p. 5 10/6

Figured in the Botanical Magazine T. 8430.

DEUTZIA VEITCHII

This is the best of the Chinese Deutzias introduced by Mr. E. H.
Wilson, being deeper coloured and larger flowered than D. lougifolia.

The flowers are bright rose shaded with rosy purple and borne in
corymbs along the arching growths. Of not too rampant growth it is
a splendid addition to our May-flowering deciduous shrubs. Award
of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. See illustration p. 6 5/-

DEUTZIA WILSONII

A vigorous growing species the flowers of which are individually very
large, pure white and freely produced on the ripened wood of the
previous season’s growth. Leaves coriaceous elliptic-lanceolate, margin
serrate. First flowered at Coombe Wood in May, 1905. A very
handsome specimen plant. See illustration p. 8 5/-

ILEX VEITCHII

A new species that is best described as a large leaved and stronger
growing form of I. Pernyi. The rigid growths, densely clothed with
very spiny leaves, form a compact evergreen suitable as a specimen for
a lawn. It is exceptionally hardy for exposed positions 7/6

OSMANTHUS ARMATUS

An evergreen shrub of slow growth. Leaves oblong-lanceolate 4 to 6
inches long, \\ inches broad, very coarsely toothed. The young foliage
is bronze green which contrasts with the deep green of the mature
leaves. Flowers cream white, fragrant, produced in Autumn 7/6

PRIMULA PULVERULENTA. Var. Mrs. R. V. Berkeley.

In habit of growth and hardiness the variety now offered is identical
with P. pulverulenta. Flowers cream-white with rich orange eye,
borne in whorls on white mealy stems, 2 to 3 feet high. A fine
contrast to the now well-known crimson species. See illustration p. 11 7/6

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Daphne retusa, (See page 4).

5

Deutzia Veitchii. (See page 4).

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SPIRAEA VEITCHII

A particularly handsome deciduous species that forms a compact shrub
with thin growths 6 to 8 feet long, reddish brown in colour and clothed
with glaucous green oblong lanceolate leaves. Terminal corymbs of
pure white flowers are borne thickly along the whole length of the
previous season’s growth on short lateral branches, and present in the
mass during July a very striking effect. It is the finest of the Chinese
spiraeas. Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. See
illustration below

Figured in the Botanical Magazine T. 8383.

VIBURNUM DAVIDII

A fine evergreen species of neat dwarf habit and well furnished with
ovate leaves 4 to 6 inches long, 2 inches broad, strongly nerved.
Flowers white, in dense corymbs, followed by small oval blue fruits.
Suitable as a specimen for an isolated position. Award of Merit from
the Royal Horticultural Society. See illustration p. 13 1 0/6

Price

Each

3/6

Spiraea Veitchii.

7

Deutzia Wilsonii. (See pa ge 4).

8

NEW HARDY CHINESE PLANTS OF
BOTANICAL INTEREST.

AUTUMN, 1912.

ACER DAVIDII

A deciduous tree which will attain the height of 20 to 30 feet, leaves
ovate-acuminate, dentate, at first of a reddish bronze tint, becoming on
maturity a shining green with lighter veins. The blackish-green bark
throughout the* entire tree is striated with pure white, and is very
attractive

ACER GRISEUM

A deciduous species attaining a height of 15 to 25 feet. The young
growths and leaf stalks are rosy red, leaves trifoliate, leaflets ovate-
acuminate, coarsely dentate. The pale chestnut brown bark peels off
in broad flakes during autumn similar to that of the Silver Birch

ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FOEMINA

The female form, the flowers of which are deeper coloured than the
male. In all other particulars and in habit of growth it is similar to
the now well-known male form. A handsome deciduous climber

BERBERIS DICTYOPHYLLA

The small obovate serrate leaves of this new species are borne in
clusters of 4 to 6 each, on very rigid upright growths, the young stems
of which, being whitish grey, stand out prominently against the dark
green foliage. Coral red fruits in autumn

CLEMATIS AKEBIOIDES

A deciduous climber of fairly strong growth, leaves pale green,
trifoliate, leaflets trifid, margin coarsely serrate, flowers small, pale
yellow

CLEMATIS GOURI AN A

A deciduous climber, producing dense clusters of small fragrant
cream-yellow flowers during August and September. Compound
leaves composed of five petioled leaflets. Suitable for a pergola

ELEUTHEROCOCOUS HENRYI

A deciduous shrub densely furnished with five-foliate leaves of a pale
olive-green hue. The grey stems are very spiny and are terminated by
globular heads of flowers followed by purple-black fruits. The root
bark is made use of by the Chinese as a drug

EUONYMUS SANGUINEA

A small deciduous tree of good branching habit. Leaves deep green
ovate-acuminate, finely serrate, 2 to 3 in. long. The colour effect in
autumn is particularly pleasing, as the foliage assumes a purplish-
crimson tint a long time before falling

HYDRANGEA ASPERA

A deciduous shrub 2 to 3 feet high, with large, rough ovate leaves, six
inches long, margin finely serrate. The roundish corymbs of pale
mauve flowers are borne very freely during August, only the outer
row being sterile

Price

Each

5/-

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2/6

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NEW PLANTS OF BOTANICAL INTEREST (continued).

HYDRANGEA XANTHONEURA Price

Each

A strong growing deciduous species, 4 to 6 feet high, with flat corym-
bose heads of cream-white flowers in August, the outer ones being
sterile. Leaves dark green, broadly ovate-acuminate, margin serrate 3/6

LONICERA HENRY!

A free-growing evergreen climber, leaves very deep green, oblong-
lanceolate, acuminate. Flowers small, chocolate and orange coloured
superseded by bluish purple fruits. Suitable for a pergola or porch 2/6
Figured in the Botanical Magazine T. 8375.

LONICERA PROSTRATA

The quick growing scandent habit of this deciduous species recom-
mends it as especially suitable for covering banks, etc. Leaves ovate,
which on the young growth are a very bright green. Small pale cream
flowers in July 2/6

RUBUS HENRYI

An evergreen species of neat trailing growth. Leaves deep shining
green, deeply trifid, margin serrate. Suitable for pergolas and could be
planted as a companion to R. bambusarum, which it resembles in
many respects 2/6

RUBUS SWINHOEI

A very strong growing semi-evergreen bramble. Leaves simple,
ovate-lanceolate, margin dentate, borne on graceful arching growths
12 to 14 feet in length the stems of which are purplish grey 2/6

NEW HARDY PLANTS OF RECENT
INTRODUCTION FROM WESTERN CHINA.

REVISED PRICES, AUTUMN 1912.

ARISTOLOCHIA MOUPINENSIS Price

Each

Of rapid growth reaching 12 to 15 ft. in a season, flower tube about 2^
inches in length, yellowish green with purple markings. Suitable for
pillars and pergolas 3/6

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8325.

BERBERIS GAGNEPAINII

An elegant evergreen Barberry of compact growth, flowering freely
during June in this country. The pale yellow flowers are succeeded
by glaucous purple berries 3/6

Illustrated in Gard. Ghron. 1909. Vol II. p. 226 fig. 96.

BERBERIS POLYANTHA

A deciduous shrub 5 to 6ft. high, flowers yellow, followed by coral-red
fruits. 3/6

BERBERIS VERRUCULOSA

A dense growing evergreen shrub about 2 feet high. Leaves leathery,
ovate, spiny, shining above, glaucous beneath. Flowers yellow, violet
purple fruits. See illustration p. 14 3/6

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Primula pulverulenta var: Mrs. R. V. Berkeley. (See page 4).

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RECENT ^INTRODUCTIONS (continued).

BETULA ALNOIDES PYRIFOLIA Price

Each

A deciduous tree, 20 to 40 feet high. Leaves ovate - acuminate,
resembling those of a Pyr us 3/6

CATALPA FARGESII

A deciduous tree, 40 feet high. Flowers pale purple, leaves, five-
lobed, glabrous deep green 3/6

CELASTRUS HYPOGLAUCUS

A deciduous species with large leaves, deep pea-green above, glaucous
beneath 2/6

CELASTRUS LATIFOLIUS

A deciduous shrub with large broadly ovate dark green leaves.
Flowers greenish white borne in terminal panicles 2 6

CLEMATIS ARMANDII

An evergreen species with dark green leaves and pure white flowers.
Flowers early in April 3/6

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 7897.

CLEMATIS NUTANS

A perfectly hardy sub-shrubby climber. The cream white, bell shaped
pendulous flowers are very fragrant and freely produced in clusters
during July and August 2/6

COCCULUS HETEROPHYLLUS

A deciduous climber of rapid growth, particularly suitable for pillars
and pergolas 2/6

COCCULUS THUNBERGII

An evergreen climber of free growth, leaves deep green, ovate lanceo-
late. Suitable for pergolas 2/6

COTONEASTER ACUTIFOLIA

This is the true species. The plant now in cultivation under this name
is not true. A deciduous shrub with dark glossy green ovate leaves.

A good subject for covering walls 2/6

COTONEASTER REFLEXA

A free-growing deciduous species with ovate leaves, particularly
suitable for covering a wall 1 /6

DECAISNEA FARGESII

A deciduous tree with handsome pinnate leaves about one foot in
length. The flowers are greenish-yellow, but its chief value as an
ornamental tree is due to its beautiful foliage and to the blue colour of
its curious hanging fruits 51-

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 7848.

EUCOMMIA ULMOIDES

A quick growing deciduous shrub of neat appearance. Particularly
interesting for its caoutchouc properties 5/-

Figured in Hooker's leones Plantarum, Vol. 24, Ft. 2361.

EUPTELEA DAVIDIANA

A small deciduous tree, 10 to 20 feet high, with neat orbicular leaves
that assume fine colouring in the autumn 2/6

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Viburnum Davidii. (See page 7).

Berberis verruculosa. (See page 10).

RECENT INTRODUCTIONS (continued).

FRAXINUS BRACTEATA Price

Each

A deciduous tree of neat habit with light elegant pinnate foliage, deep
glossy green above, bright green beneath 5/-

ILEX FARGESII

An evergreen shrub, 4 to 10 feet high, very unlike a holly. Leaves
narrowly lanceolate, spineless, leathery 5/-

IRIS WILSONII

A new species resembling I. Sibirica in habit. Flowers pale yellow,
outer segments veined red-brown 1 /6

Figured in Botanical Magazine T. 8340.

JUGLANS CATHAYENSIS

A new species of Walnut with black fruits. A handsome ornamental
deciduous tree suitable for Parks or Gardens 10/6

LIGUSTRUM HENRYI

Named after Dr. Henry, the celebrated Chinese explorer.

A neat and attractive evergreen shrub with glossy dark green ovate
leaves 2/6

LIQUIDAMBAR FORMOSANA

The Feng Tree of the Chinese, who utilise the timber for making tea
Chests 5/-

LONICERA NITIDA

An evergreen shrub of very neat habit, 3 to 6 feet high. Branches
erect growing, densely covered with small ovate leathery leaves that
have a brilliant gloss on the upper surface. A most distinct Bush
Honeysuckle 5/

LONICERA PILEATA

A dwarf spreading evergreen honeysuckle with very small neat leaves
of pale green colour. A most desirable subject for the rock garden 1 /6

Award of Merit from Royal Horticidtural Society.

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8060.

MAGNOLIA DELAVAYI

An evergreen species. Flowers large, creamy-white, thick massive
foliage, an excellent wall-plant, requires a protected situation 10/6 to 21/-
Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8282.

P/EONIA VEITCHII

A remarkable feature of this new herbaceous perennial is the pro-
duction of several blooms on the same stem. Purplish-crimson single
flowers 3/6

Illustrated in Gard. Chron. 1909. Vol. II. p. 2 fig. 1.

POPULUS LASIOCARPA

The ovate cordate leaves of this new Poplar are extremely large and
attractive, measuring 10 to 12 inches in width. They are bright green
in colour, whilst the petiole, midrib and principal veins are of a rich
red hue 1 0/6

First-class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society.

15

Stran vacsia undulata. (See page 18),

16

RECENT INTRODUCTIONS (continued).

POTENTILLA VEITCHII Price

Each

A serai-evergreen shrub of neat rounded habit, growing 3 to 4 feet high,
producing sprays of snow-white flowers from May till late Autumn 3/6

RHEUM A LEX AN DR/E

The pale yellow leaf -like bracts of this distinct Rhubarb are borne on
the flowering stems which are 3 to 4 feet high, above very dark glossy
green foliage, and present, early in June, a striking appearance in the
herbaceous border 3/6

RHODODENDRON CONCINNUM

Of dwarf densely branched habit. Flowers pale yellow faintly spotted
on the upper petal. A perfectly hardy species 5/-

RHODODENDRON MICRANTHUM

A perfectly hardy free-flowering shrub 4 to 8 feet high. The small
white flowers are borne abundantly on erect terminal racemes during
May 2 6

Figured in Botanical Magazine T. 8198.

RHODODENDRON SUTCHUENENSE

A very fine species with bright rose-pink flowers, 3 inches in diameter,
which are borne in dense trusses during March. Foliage large, thick
and leathery 10 6

Figured in Botanical Magazine, T. 8362.

RODGERSIA SAMBUCIFOLIA

A perennial herbaceous species with large pinuate deep bronze-green
leaves. Panicles of cream-white flowers during July 2/6

ROSA MOYESII

A very distinct species, flowers large, rich deep red, petals of great
substance. Award of Merit, from the Royal Horticultural Society 2 6

ROSA WILLMOTTI/E

Named ajter the celebrated Amateur Miss Willmott.

A very pretty species with single rosy carmine flowers 1 to 1£ inches
in diameter, these are freely produced during June. Very distinct

from any other rose in cultivation 3/6

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8186.

RUBUS CHROOSEPALUS

A deciduous species, leaves simple, similar to those of Tilia alba. 2/6

RUBUS VEITCHII

A handsome deciduous shrub with deep green pinnate foliage. The
stems are pubescent and of ornamental value during the winter 5/-

SARCOCOCCA HUMILE

An evergreen shrub of very dwarf habit, suitable for dry soils or
planting under trees, leaves bright green 1 /6

SARCOCOCCA RUSCI FOLIA

The bright shining green foliage, resembling that of the “ Butcher’s
Broom f and its compact habit make this a valuable addition to the few
evergreen shrubs that thrive under the shade of trees. Flowers white
and fragrant 1/6

Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

SCHIZOPHRAGMA INTEGRI FOLIA

A deciduous climber remarkable for having the inflorescence
surrounded by conspicuous white bracts 3/6

RECENT INTRODUCTIONS (continued).

SENECIO CLIVORUM SUB-CRENATA Price

Each

Bather less robust in habit than the species and of more compact
growth. Rich orange-yellow flowers in August 1 /6

SPIRAEA HENRYI

Numerous rounded corymbs of white flowers, borne on long arching
growths of the previous season, make this deciduous shrub an
acquisition amongst June-flowering plants 3/6

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8270.

SPI R/EA MOLLIFOLIA

A shrub of prostrate habit. Suitable for banks and rockeries 2/6

SPIR/EA WILSON!?

A new species from W. Hupeh, producing corymbs of white flowers
during June and July 2/6

STRANV/ESIA UNDULATA

A handsome evergreen plant with orange -red fruits produced in
corymbs. See illustration p. 16 3/6

SYCOPSIS SINENSIS

An interesting evergreen shrub of neat habit, attaining a height of 10
to 15 feet. It is the only species of the genus known to be hardy in this
countrv 2/6

Fig. in Hooker's leones Flantarum, 1890. T. 1931.

TILIA OLIVERI

A useful addition to the Arboretum 2/6

VIBURNUM CORBACEUM

A fine evergreen shrub attaining a height of 12 to 15 feet. Flowers
cream-white 2/6

VIBURNUM HENRYI

A choice evergreen shrub with lanceolate, glossy green leaves. The
panicles of coral-red fruits in Autumn present a highly ornamental
effect 5/-

VIBURNUM PHLEBOTRICHUM

A deciduous shrub, producing corymbs of white flowers in May
followed by handsome scarlet fruits in Autumn 2/6

VIBURNUM THEIFERUM

Distinguished from the preceding species by its larger leaves borne on
longer stalks and its more vigorous habit 2/6

VIBURNUM UTILE

An evergreen species with ovate coriaceous leaves. The white flowers
are very freely produced in terminal corymbs early in April. A
desirable addition to our hardy spring-flowering shrubs 5/-

Fig. in Botanical Magazine T. 8174.

YITJS SINENSIS

A species with very variable bright green leaves, some simple broadly
ovate, more or less trifid, whilst others are cut into 3 or 5 distinct
leaflets. Suitable for Pergolas 2/6

We also beg to offer a collection of 32 New Chinese Plants
unnamed in 15 species consisting of Pyrus, Acer, Betula,
Viburnum, Spiraea, Philadelphus, Lonicera, etc. The set £2 10s.

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CYTISUS DALLIMOREI

This hybrid, between 0. albus and 0. scoparius Andreanus was raised
and first flowered in the Royal Gardens, Kew. It was named in
compliment to Mr. Dallimore who then had charge of the Arboretum.
The colour of the flowers is pale rose shaded with mauve, and they are
very freely produced in May and June. The plant is a strong grower
and has a good branching habit developing into a dense twiggy bush,
covered with small trifoliate leaves, suitable as a specimen or for a
massed bed. It was granted an Award of Merit by the Royal
Horticultural Society at the Temple Show of 1910, when the unique
colour of the flowers attracted much attention, and we recommend it
as a fine addition to the summer flowering-shrubs

Price 5/- each.

JAMES VEITCH & SONS, Ltd.,
AUTUMN 1912. CHELSEA,

LONDON.

INDEX

Page

Acer Davidii 9

Acergriseum 9

Actinidia chinensis foemina 9
Aristolochia moupinensis 10

Berberis brevipaniculata 4

Berberis dictyophylla 9

Berberis Gagnepainii 10

Berberis polyantha 10

Berberis verruculosa 10

Betula alnoides pyri-folia 12

Catalpa Fargesii 12

Celastrus hypoglaucus 12

Celastrus latifolius 12

Clematis akebioides 9

Clematis Armandii 12

Clematis Gouriana 9

Clematis nutans 12

Cocculus heterophyllus 12

Cocculus Thunbergii 12

Cotoneaster acutifolia 12

Cotoneaster reflexa 12

Daphne retusa 4

Decaisnea Fargesii 1 2

Deutzia Veitchii 4

Deutzia Wilsonii 4

Eleutheroccccus Henryi 9

Eucommia ulmoides 12

Euonymus sanguinea 9

Euptelea Davidiana 12

Fraxinus bracteata 15

Hydrangea aspera 9

Hydrangea xanthoneura 10

Ilex Fargesii 1 5

Ilex Veitchii 4

Iris Wilsonii 1 5

Juglans cathayensis 15

Ligustrum Henryi 15

Liquidambar formosana 15

Lonicera Henryi 10

Lonicera nitida 15

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Lonicera pileata 15

Lonicera prostrata 10

Magnolia Delavayi 15

Osmanthus armatus 4

Paeonia Veitchii 15

Populus lasiocarpa 15

Potentilla Veitchii 17

Primula pulverulenta, var. Mrs.

R. V. Berkeley 4

Rheum Alexandrge 17

Rhododendron concinnum 17

Rhododendron micranthum 17
Rhododendron sutchuenensel 7
Rodgersia sambucifolia 1 7

Rosa Moyesii 1 7

Rosa Willmottiae 17

Rubus chroosepalus 1 7

Rubus Henryi 10

Rubus Swinhoei 10

Rubus Veitchii 17

Sarcococca humile 17

Sarcococca ruscitolia 17

Schizophragma integrifolia 17
Senecio clivorum sub-

crenata 18

Spiraea Henryi 18

Spiraea mollifolia 18

Spiraea Veitchii 7

Spiraea Wilsonii 18

Stranvaesia undulata 18

Sycopsis sinensis 18

Tilia Oliveri i 8

Viburnum coriaceum 18

Viburnum Davidii 7

Viburnum Henryi 18

Viburnum phlebotrichum 18
Viburnum theiferum is

Viburnum utile 18

Vitis sinensis 1 8

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